Tech Digest: Traditional analogue radio stations could eventually be shut down, under proposals from Ofcom.As if analogue TV turnoff by 2012 isn’t enough, Ofcom would like to review AM stations in 2009, and FM stations in 2012. However, if digital radio use exceeds 50% sooner than this, the review could be brought forward.
Ofcom claim that the analogue bandwidth used by radio could be better used for mobile TV, more digital and community radio, and other new technologies. (…)
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